What We Do - CNT
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What We Do
The
Community Networking Trust (CNT) was set up to:
- Lead
and enable effective social service provision in Eastern
Southland
- Facilitate
the networking together of all services that exist for the benefit of the wider
community
- Support the accessibility and development of social services, resources and facilities within our community
Contracts currently held and delivered by the CNT:
What is the
Community Connections Centre?
We provide
shared resources to a diverse range of community organisations in a comfortable
setting with good parking facilities.
By providing
a comfortable environment with shared resources community groups can
concentrate on achieving their objectives.
If you or
your group require an office to work from, our offices are available for both
permanent and casual use. There is also a meeting room available for workshops,
training days or meetings.
We are happy
to provide our services at very reasonable rates so please
contact us.
Benefits for the Tenants
Shared Resources minimise those overheads
OfficeSpace
Meeting Room
Lower Running Costs
Networking with people
of like mind
Photocopying, Fax
& Internet Facilities available on site
Shared Reception Services
Benefits for the Community
Access to resources,
information and community groups.
One Stop Shop
Information on social
services and/or support services available.
Community owned,
community driven.
Comfortable friendly environment
Benefits For Smaller Groups/Agencies
Access to photocopier,
computer, phone, fax.
Receive mail at the
centre (instead of using a PO Box)
Use of the Meeting
Room for committee meetings, workshops, seminars
and conferences.
Same access to
resources and networking as tenants.
This service is offered at a very reasonable rate. Our aim is to assist you or your group in any way we can. For more information about the Community Connections Centre, please contact us on:
(03)208 8480
or
As part of our commitment to
networking and information sharing, the Community Connections Centre hosts a
monthly Community Liaison Meeting.
The purpose of the Community Liaison
Meeting is to foster networking and information sharing within our district.
These meetings are designed for people to be able to put faces to names, find out
what types of social and community organisations are available, explore how we
can use resources to their best potential, and gain greater understanding about
each individual service.
The meetings are scheduled once a month, on the third Wednesday from 9:30- 10:30am. These meetings are generally informal in nature, focusing on information sharing.
The Mataura project was originally funded by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and whilst hours have been reduced local funders support this role to continue. Working to a community led development model the aim of this project is to support & coordinate the local Mataura community to achieve healthy, prosperous and positive outcomes. This varies from leading or assisting with local projects and new initiatives or providing support or advice to various community groups. Mataura was a finalist in the 2013 Community of the year awards for New Zealand and is very proud of the work achieved so far. Initiatives included over the past 4 years have included Leadership Incubator, multiple new social support groups, new childcare centre, after school childcare, new business, youth hub and many new events just to name a few. Also many local projects have been recognised nationally including NZ Community Garden of the Year & NZ Museum project of the year. This service is free of charge, and can be accessed by anyone.
